This document provides tips and guidance for networking remotely. It discusses defining networking objectives, choosing avenues for remote networking like LinkedIn and online conferences, and giving value to one's network by sharing relevant information. The document emphasizes that remote networking is similar to in-person networking and involves establishing goals, selecting platforms, and nurturing one's community through contribution.

1. Le Réseautage à distance
Patrick Gatien
@PatGatien
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2. Pourquoi le Réseautage
Nous connaissons les avantages de réseauter...
1) Grandir son réseau professionnel
2) S’instruire des nouveautés - boîtes, technologies, etc...
3) Se trouver un emploi
4) Se trouver des clients/partenaires pour notre business
5) Écouter une présentation qui nous intéresse
Patrick Gatien
@PatGatien
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3. Réseautage à distance
Rien ne change même si nous sommes à distance
1. Établir ses objectifs
2. Choisir ses avenues
3. Nourrir sa communauté
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@PatGatien
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4. Définir ses objectifs
Nous revenons aux raisons de réseauter
1) Grandir son réseau professionnel
2) S’instruire des nouveautés - boîtes, technologies, etc...
3) Se trouver un emploi
4) Se trouver des clients/partenaires pour notre business
5) Écouter une présentation qui nous intéresse
Patrick Gatien
@PatGatien
#CONNECTWorking

5. Choisir ses avenues
Il y a plusieurs façon de réseauter à distance - à l’interne où à l’externe
1) LinkedIn - plus grand réseau en ligne
2) Conférences en ligne - possibilités de réseautage aussi
3) #RandomCoffee
a) Permet de rejoindre 1 personne/semaine
4) Groupe de confort
a) Partager ses expériences, opinions, circonstances, etc...
Patrick Gatien
@PatGatien
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6. Nourrir et donner à son réseau
Réseauter se fait à deux sens. Il faut nourrir notre réseau aussi, pas seulement consommer.
1) Ajouter de la valeur à votre réseau
2) Partage d’informations pertinentes - les gens consomment en ce moment
Patrick Gatien
@PatGatien
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7. Merci!
Patrick Gatien
@PatGatien
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8. REMOTE
INTERVIEWS

9. Melanie
DeCoteau
www.linkedin.com/in/melaniedeoteau
Bilingual Hr. Inc
416.704.3366
The journey of an accomplished Recruitment Professional with 25 years
of leadership supporting HR Leaders in many parts of the world.
Melanie’s HR career launched in Venezuela while completing her Hotel
Management Program in the early ’90’s responsible for teams of
Destination Managers servicing Canadian tourist visiting in Latin America.
Native from La Belle Province, Mel chooses to settle in Toronto in 2000
only to define and actively develop and establish a Bilingual recruitment
service in Ontario aiming to service the Quebec French business and
French speaking customers.
Thanks to my effective Video-Interview Pre-screen tactics, our delivery
was unparallel. Within 3 years we were the best and largest Bilingual
Talent brokers in Canada based on our tech-savvy forward methods.
20 years later, Melanie continues to be an early adopter when effective
technologies and continues to promote ethical recruitment.
Melanie is actively working with a Global Talent Acquisition team as a
Talent Advisor with Newton Talent promoting their RPO services
embracing 5 different Video-conferencing software & platforms!

10. Content/Topics:
• The Benefits of On-line
Interviewing
• Hiring team within the HR
Structure
• Communication styles
• Tips & Tools to shine on
Camera
Video Based
Interview

11. Video Based
Interview
Name it!...commonly called:
✔ “A skype” Interview
✔ On-line Video Interview
✔ Remote “Team”
interview
✔ Virtual Meet & greet
✔ Interview video
✔ Virtual meeting Video-
Conferencing
✔ One-Way digital
✔ On-demand Interview

12. The TA benefits: (corporate)…
Video-Interview based have been
known and valued by Corporate
America for a decade. Additionally it
is a common practice in the USA to
also integrate skill assessments.

13. Human Resources Trade secret – 1 of 2
How to navigate virtually!
(HR vs TA Model) and (Corporate Talent Acquisition or Agency Recruiter)
You have been invited to a Video based Interview, CONGRATS – what to consider next;
◦ To better navigate during your “hiring process” make every attempt to understand:
◦ The HR structure ( Centralized or De-centralized HR ) for the firm/company/enterprise/team. HR
Transformed Ops Co’s serviced by CoE such as HR offering a Talent Acquisition Center of expertise or a
Traditional HR teams of a Generalist working with external or internal recruiters.
◦ Talent acquisition professionals within HR supporting larger organisation have been using Virtual
Interviews since 2004. TA works directly with HIRING MANAGER (the decision maker), sourcing screening
and short-listing and making recommendations to the stakeholders. It is fair to ask about the process.
◦ Agency and Independent recruiters are sales agent supporting their corporate clients by finding/
head-hunting the ideal profile for a given project. Its ok to ask for transparency as much as
possible.

14. Human Resources Trade secret – 2 of 2
How to navigate virtually!
(HR vs TA Model) and (Corporate Talent Acquisition or Agency Recruiter)
Why does it matter? Because this is not a guessing game, you chose to educate yourself wanting to
“Simply to avoid Faux Pas”.
1. Ask: What can I expect?
“Could you kindly walk me through your hiring process for this role?”
“May you break down the hiring process for me please: interviews, time-lines, decision making, background
checks?”
2. When can I expect to hear back from you? You want to establish time-lines so you are
prepared.
Research who’s who ( Google searches/LinkedIn/Associations ) and ASK about the Interview platform
they use and check it out!
Prepare your key notes against the job description and EVP ( Employers Value Proposition ) or
Corporate BRAND and Workplace Culture - Why does the EVP resonate with you?

15. Shine During Your Video Based Interview
◦ Choose to shine on-line. Build an instant POSITIVE
PERSONAL BRAND Virtually so you can be known as
someone who's digitally-savvy, current, and
professional, with sharing your screen and sharing
live example of your work.
◦ Invite your interviewer to look at your recommendations
on LinkedIn, share your achievements.
◦ Technical skills are key qualities your clients,
colleagues, and stakeholders will value whether
meeting you virtually or face-to-face.

16. Prepare A communication strategy and adapt yours to your
interviewer’s COMMUNICATION STYLE:
Shine During Your Video Based
Interview

17. Prepare a communication strategy and adapt
yours to your interviewer’s
COMMUNICATION STYLE:

18. Online
vs
In-person
Make It Conversational
Your Interviewer should naturally take the
lead..
If not..you may need to help by asking
questions;
⮚What is your vision for the team you are
currently building? What type of strength
and skills do you value most to meet your
expectations?
⮚Would I be complementing/supporting a
team of brokers? How many?
⮚Making every effort to show your “Savoir-
être” & “Savoir-faire”, with sharing example
you have prepared to carry a natural
conversation with the objective to shine
throughout with skillful execution

19. Preparing With Best Practice in mind
Tips and Tools – 3 – 2 – 1 CAMERA!
Test your technical devices, links, Wifi and camera
Keep perfecting your skills; Look Straight into the camera
Schedule a mock interview with a job counselor/friend
Chose a quiet setting away from distraction
Stay calm, try to keep your hands on your knees to avoid movement
Do not touch your face, hair, and focus on your conversation

20. Sites researched and
recommended for hundred of
tips and tools to Ace your
Video-Interview!!
Check it out:
YouTube
LinkedIn
Indeed
Vidrecruiter
GoToMeeting
HireVue
Skype for Business
Zoom
Microsoft TEAM and so many
more!

21. Classes & Certification
How to advance my career?

22. yourmainguy.com
What are we covering?
• What types exist?
• What can they bring you?
• Majors certifications
• Majors courses
• Majors Diplomas
• Why should you do it now?
• How can I choose?
• Q&A

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What types exist?
Certifications are build to demonstrate
your abilities for a specific topic. You
suppose to have learned it and/or
practice it at work before.
Diplomas like MBA, Bachelor’s, …
require extensive hours in classes in
person or online.
Courses or classes are designed for
you to learn about theatrical elements
with some practice along the way.

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What can they bring you?
Value to education is not always
recognized in North America
compare to your work experience,
but targeted education can bring
you:
• Proof of knowledge,
• International level comparison,
• Added skills and value,
• Brand recognition,
• Access to groups and network,
• Recognition to your peers,

25. Let’s dive in

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Majors Certifications
Employers are looking to quickly
verify your level in a specific area
in a professional way. Here are
some of the leading certifications:
• Communication (Facebook,
Google Ads)
• Marketing (Hubspot, Hootsuite)
• Cloud (AWS, Google)
• Project Management (PMP,
Agile, Six Sigma, Scrum)
• Creativity (Adobe, SolidWorks)

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Majors Courses
The four majors players are
Coursera, Udemy, LinkedIn
Learning (Lynda.com), and Edx
(Harvard & MIT). You will find
all type of courses on them,
ranging from a day to months
of classes.
•Marketing (Google Analytics)
•Digital & Data (BrainStation)

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Majors Diplomas
All the majors diplomas are
coming from the most
renowned universities in North-
America:
•Duke University,
•MIT,
•UC Berkeley,
•UBC,
•University of Toronto,

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Why should you do it now?
It’s time to get ahead in your career.
The world is changing, and we need
to adapt.
• Invest in yourself,
• Get ready for new evolutions,
• The workplace will be more
challenging,
• Companies will need to innovate
• Companies will need strong teams,

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How can I choose?
All of these programs can bring you a lot.
If you pick the right one. Here are some
considerations that you should factor for:
• Long term career goal,
• Time and money available now,
• The potential return on yearly gross
salary,
• Popularity and demand for it,
Pro tip: Use LinkedIn to do your
benchmark search.

31. Any Questions?

32. Connect With Me
linkedin.com/mainguyjulien
mainguyjulien
yourmainguy.com